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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Generator Service Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Kennesaw, GA, USA
In PersonMust reside within 35 miles of Roswell.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated technical ability servicing residential Generac, Kohler, and Cummins air- and liquid-cooled generators.
  • Three to five years of experience installing or servicing home standby generators.
  • Ability to maintain a clean driving record and pass a background check.
  • Ability and willingness to pass drug screenings and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
  • Ability to lift over 70 pounds and regularly climb up and down a ladder.
  • Willingness and ability to work occasional Saturdays.
  • Willingness and ability to attend training and classes.
  • A prepared resume and excellent references.
  • Residency within 35 miles of Roswell.
Responsibilities
  • Sell, install, and service home standby generators.
  • Lead service technicians and helpers in performing quality work.
Desired Qualifications
  • A proven history of successfully leading a team of technicians and helpers in performing quality work.

About the company

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Buildforce raised $10 million on July 28, 2026 for national expansion.
  • Ladder’s 10,000 pre-screened electricians give Buildforce immediate supply liquidity in the Southeast.
  • Buildforce runs W-2 staffing, payroll, workers’ comp, and certified payroll reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Buildforce directly replaces Ladder’s standalone brand; customer churn could follow integration through 2027.
  • Staffing spreads compress quickly if contractors bypass Buildforce for internal recruiters.
  • If Buildforce misses national density, Ladder’s platform disappears inside a larger staffing business.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Buildforce inherited Ladder’s Southeast electrician network and 200-plus contractor customers.
  • Ladder specialized in commercial and industrial electricians, not general labor staffing.
  • Alex Stewart stayed on after the 2024 acquisition, preserving regional contractor relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

The Business Journals
Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.